Uncommons with Nate Erskine-Smith

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January 2026

On shared values, human rights, and collective action.

Some thoughts on the brutality of fascism in Minnesota, the absurdity of the "Board of Peace", and the challenge ahead of us in rebuilding international…

Jan 30 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Carney Goes to China: A Pragmatic Case for Canada’s China Trade Reset

The Prime Minister gave an important speech this morning that is well worth the read.

Jan 20 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Human rights aren't conditional.

Freedom, dignity, and safety are not causes that can be selectively defended.

Jan 14 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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It's in our collective interests when international law is respected.

And we should be more forceful in defending it.

Jan 6 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Making the most of the new year

You're invited to our NY Levee on Sunday January 11. Wishing everyone a happy new year with some thoughts on what's to come in 2026.

Jan 3 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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December 2025

Sports, Sovereignty, and Reconciliation

Willie Littlechild was a commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Ava Hill was the Elected Chief of the 56th and 57th Six Nations…

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Child honouring with the one and only Raffi

Watch now | Nate is joined by the great troubadour Raffi for a wide-ranging discussion about his music, advocacy, and the importance of child honouring

Dec 10, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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What to make of the Canada-Alberta MOU

It's both a collaborative document at a critical time and unfortunate climate backsliding absent more ambitious action to come.

Dec 5, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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Moral Ambition with Rutger Bregman

Watch now | Nate is joined by Rutger Bregman, Dutch historian and author of "Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference."

Dec 3, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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November 2025

The Knowing with Tanya Talaga

Award-winning author and journalist Tanya Talaga joins Nate for a discussion about her latest book.

Nov 27, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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A little self-reflection never hurt anyone

Honesty and authenticity remain essential and we can’t shy away from sharing ideas simply because they might be taken out of context by bad faith…

Nov 24, 2025 • Nate Erskine-Smith

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